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Chief Jeff Morse, seen on the right, started the Brotherhood Ride after a 2007 fire in Charleston, S.C. left nine firefighters dead. CONTRIBUTED

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/keysweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Brotherhood-ride-2-Large.jpeg?fit=696%2C464&ssl=1" />Over the last 18 years, Key Largo Fire Rescue’s new chief, Jeff Morse, has cycled thousand...

Jordan Upchurch, a dedicated supporter of Key West’s LGBTQ+ initiatives and organizations, shows his Pride spirit. NICK DOLL/Contributed

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/keysweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Jordon-rainbow-umbrella-Nick.jpg?fit=696%2C594&ssl=1" />Jordan Upchurch originally wanted to be a high school teacher. That plan changed when, after a ...

Italian Food Company: A Taste the Keys participant enjoys a dish at Italian Food Company in Key Largo. Taste the Keys is a monthlong culinary celebration, which brings Trolley Foodie Tours on Oct. 15 and Oct. 29. CONTRIBUTED

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Fantasy Fest 1985, ‘Birds of Paradise.’ WRIGHT LANGLEY COLLECTION/Florida Keys History Center

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/keysweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Fantasy-Fest-1985.jpg?fit=696%2C456&ssl=1" />Key West’s 1978 summer tourist season was one of the best on record. When the summer of 1979 rolled around, people hoped the trend would continue. Th...

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" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/keysweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-09-at-1.44.32-PM.jpg?fit=696%2C389&ssl=1" />If the Best of Marathon proves one thing each year, it’s that we’re beyond fortunate to live in one of the best small towns in the country. If there’s something else it proves … it’s that Marathon gives us endless ...